Answer box: To book a gastro doctor appointment in Bathinda, call or WhatsApp +91 82641-60001, or fill the form below. Dr Raman Garg, surgical gastroenterologist, sees patients at Bombay Gastro & Cancer Institute, Power House Road, Bathinda, Punjab, India. OPD runs Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM. Emergencies are handled 24/7.
Three ways to book
- Call: +91 82641-60001 (primary) or +91 99885-03800. Our coordinator answers during OPD hours and will give you a time slot on the call.
- WhatsApp: message the same number with your name, your town and your problem in two lines. Add a photo of your old reports if you have them.
- Form: fill the short form on this page. We call you back to confirm the day and time.
Email also works: bgcibathinda@gmail.com. For anything urgent, please call. Do not wait for an email reply.
How booking works, step by step
- Contact us. Call, WhatsApp or send the form.
- Share your reports. Ultrasound, blood tests, an old endoscopy or colonoscopy report, discharge papers. Dr Raman Garg looks at them before you arrive, so the visit is not wasted on repeat tests.
- Get your slot. We confirm a day between Monday and Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM. If your problem sounds urgent, we tell you to come sooner.
- Visit the OPD. The doctor listens, examines you and explains what he finds in simple words.
- Tests, if needed. Blood tests and LFT are done in our in-house laboratory. Endoscopy and colonoscopy are done in our endoscopy suite. CT, MRI, MRCP and HIDA scans are arranged with trusted imaging partners in Bathinda, and Dr Raman Garg reviews the reports the same day.
- Your plan. Medicines, a procedure or surgery, with the reason and the cost range. Many people need only medicines and a diet change. Surgery is advised only when it is the right answer.
OPD timings and emergency care
| Day | Timing |
|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday | 10 AM to 5 PM (OPD) |
| Sunday | Emergency only |
| Every day, 24/7 | Emergency care support on +91 82641-60001 |
If you come on a Monday, Saturday or the day after a holiday, expect more patients. Call ahead and we will try to give you a calmer slot.
Same-day red flags: do not wait for an appointment. Go to the nearest emergency room now and call +91 82641-60001 if you have sudden severe belly pain, repeated vomiting with a hard or swollen belly, vomiting blood, black tarry stools, heavy bleeding from the anus, or yellow eyes with high fever. Read about our gastro emergency care.
What to bring
- Photo ID and a mobile number we can reach you on.
- All old reports: ultrasound, CT, MRI, blood tests, endoscopy, colonoscopy, biopsy.
- Your current medicines or the strips, so the doctor sees the exact names and doses.
- Discharge papers if you were admitted elsewhere.
- For cashless treatment: your insurance card or policy number, and an ID that matches the policy. Ayushman card holders should bring the card and family ID.
- A family member if you are elderly or expect a scope test, since sedation means you should not travel alone afterwards.
- Eat lightly before your visit unless we tell you otherwise. For endoscopy or colonoscopy, we give you exact fasting and preparation steps when you book.
Directions to Bombay Gastro & Cancer Institute
Address: Bombay Gastro & Cancer Institute (BGCI), Power House Road, Near Street No. 10, Bathinda, Punjab 151001, India.
- From Bathinda Junction railway station: take an auto or taxi towards Power House Road. Ask for Bombay Gastro & Cancer Institute near Street No. 10. If you get lost, call us and our coordinator will guide your driver.
- By road from nearby towns: Goniana Mandi is about 12 km (20 min), Bhucho Mandi and Nathana about 20 km (30 min), Rampura Phul and Maur Mandi about 30 km (40 min), and Mansa about 50 km (1 hr). Muktsar, Dabwali and Faridkot are about 55 to 65 km (1 hr 10 min to 1 hr 20 min). See areas we serve for all 17 towns.
- By car or taxi: share your live location on WhatsApp when you are 15 minutes away, and we will confirm the entry.
A farmer from Talwandi Sabo can start after breakfast and be in OPD by late morning. A shopkeeper from Malout can leave early, see the doctor and be back before the shop closes if the visit is only a consultation.
Appointment request form
The form on this page asks for the following fields. Keep it short so you can finish it in under a minute.
| Field | Type | Required |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Text | Yes |
| Mobile number (WhatsApp preferred) | Phone | Yes |
| Age | Number | Yes |
| Town or village | Text | Yes |
| Main problem | Dropdown: Gallstones (pite di pathri), Acidity or gas, Stomach pain, Piles, fissure or fistula, Blood in stool, Liver or jaundice, Pancreas, Endoscopy or colonoscopy, Hernia, Cancer concern, Second opinion, Other | Yes |
| How long have you had it? | Dropdown: Less than 1 week, 1 to 4 weeks, 1 to 6 months, More than 6 months | No |
| Preferred day | Date picker, Monday to Saturday only | Yes |
| Preferred time | Dropdown: 10 AM to 12 noon, 12 noon to 2 PM, 2 PM to 5 PM | No |
| Visit type | In person or online first consultation | Yes |
| Do you have insurance? | Dropdown: Yes, No, Not sure; plus insurer name | No |
| Upload reports | File upload, PDF or photo | No |
| Message | Text, 300 characters | No |
| Consent | Checkbox: I agree to be contacted on call or WhatsApp | Yes |
After you submit, you see a confirmation message and we call you back during OPD hours. If your answers show red-flag symptoms, the page tells you to call +91 82641-60001 immediately.
Online consultation for out-of-town and NRI patients
Living in Sirsa, Fazilka, Ludhiana or abroad? Send your reports on WhatsApp first. Dr Raman Garg reviews them and tells you what he sees, whether you need to travel and what tests to bring. We also offer an online pre-arrival consultation for out-of-town and NRI patients, and follow-up by phone or video after treatment. Online advice does not replace an examination when surgery is being planned, so for an operation you will need one in-person visit.
Want another view before you decide on surgery? Book a second opinion on gastro surgery.
Cost of your first visit
OPD consultation Rs 500 to 1,000.
| Item | Starting (Rs) | Average (Rs) | Maximum (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPD consultation (also second opinion) | 500 | 700 | 1,000 |
| Ultrasound abdomen | 600 | 1,000 | 1,800 |
| Liver function test (LFT) | 400 | 600 | 1,200 |
| Upper GI endoscopy (gastroscopy) | 2,000 | 3,200 | 5,000 |
Note: These are typical Punjab costs for 2026. The final cost may vary after Dr Raman Garg examines you, depending on the number of tests needed, whether a biopsy is done during the test, and your health.
For surgery and procedure prices, see the full gastro treatment cost in Bathinda page.
Insurance and cashless treatment
BGCI is empanelled with almost all major insurers and TPAs for cashless treatment, including Aditya Birla Health Insurance, Niva Bupa, Digit Insurance, Care Health Insurance, Vidal Health TPA, ICICI Lombard, Raksha TPA, Future Generali, SBI General Insurance, Oriental Insurance, Liberty General Insurance, IFFCO Tokio, Cholamandalam MS, Medi Assist TPA, and almost all other major insurers and TPAs.
- Tell us your insurer and policy number when you book.
- Our insurance desk checks your cover.
- We arrange pre-authorisation before your procedure.
- You get cashless treatment as per your policy, and we help with claim papers.
Ayushman Bharat: Call us with your card details and our insurance desk will tell you the same day how your card can be used. More on cashless insurance for gastro treatment.
Which doctor will you see
You see Dr Raman Garg himself. He is a surgical gastroenterologist and laparoscopic surgeon with 20+ years of experience and 10,000+ laparoscopic surgeries. He holds an MBBS from Government Medical College, Patiala, an MS in General Surgery from Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana, and a DNB in Surgical Gastroenterology from Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai. Read more on the Dr Raman Garg page, or see the main gastro doctor in Bathinda page.
Facilities you will find
A modern laparoscopic operation theatre, an advanced endoscopy and colonoscopy suite, a fully equipped in-house diagnostic laboratory, comfortable patient rooms, 24/7 emergency care support and a cashless insurance desk. Most keyhole surgeries use the stitchless technique with skin glue, and most patients walk the same day and go home within 24 hours. See the gastro hospital in Bathinda page.
Not sure what you need? Start here
- Pain after meals or a gallstone on the scan: gallstone treatment
- Acidity, gas or burning in the chest: gas, acidity and bloating treatment
- Bleeding or pain while passing motion: piles treatment
- Scope test advised by another doctor: endoscopy or colonoscopy
- All conditions: gastro treatment in Bathinda
- Questions first: the FAQ page
- Patients from your town: Mansa, Rampura Phul, Muktsar, Talwandi Sabo
This page is general information; your plan is set after Dr Raman Garg examines you.
Medically reviewed by Dr Raman Garg Last updated: 8 November 2026